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DS14 BGX

2014 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,128 mi
Last recorded120,128 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS14 BGX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 120,128 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 118,431 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 112,249 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 112,249 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 104,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outter edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outter edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 97,650 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 97,649 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 88,972 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 79,139 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 59,616 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 25 Apr 2018 41,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 28 Apr 2017 24,579 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 24,579 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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DS14 BGX is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2014 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 62,683 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS14 BGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 12 years old, this Volvo V40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DS14 BGX registered?

DS14 BGX is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 May 2014.

Is DS14 BGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS14 BGX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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